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D16 HGD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

240,751 mi
Last recorded240,751 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 HGD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 240,751 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 232,516 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 231,273 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 230,852 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 228,203 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 225,013 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 221,733 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 21,821 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 215,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 1 Sep 2012 209,695 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 209,695 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 202,964 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 195,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 195,493 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 189,335 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 174,211 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 163,457 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 150,787 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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D16 HGD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D16 HGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D16 HGD registered?

D16 HGD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is D16 HGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D16 HGD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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